Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 106

Ashley furrowed her brows slightly. “What happened?”

Joseph hesitated for two seconds before speaking softly. “At that time, Valentin’s parents had just passed away, and he witnessed their deaths.”

Ashley felt a pain in her chest.

“The parents of Valentin passed away at that time?

‘Valentin was just a few years old, witnessing the departure of his parents

‘No wonder he seemed so off back then, cold and distant as if he had. sealed himself in a transparent shell. thought she.

Ashley had heard about the news of Valentin’s parents’ passing, but she didn’t know the specific time.

She didn’t dare to ask Valentin, fearing it would bring up painful. memories. Surprisingly, it happened at the time they first met.

Joseph sighed, becoming mellow compared with his usually carefree demeanor. “Ashley, Valentin is fortunate to have you by his side, which makes him happy.”

Ashley quickly waved her hand modestly. “It’s not just me; my grandparents were there for him too.”

Joseph became speechless.

He wondered how Ashley could be so naive and straightforward.

He tried so hard and could only come up with a pretentious sentence!

However, Ashley was deep in thought, When Valentin was a child, I used to give him handmade gifts for his birthdays.

“What if I made a gift for him this year as well?

‘But what should I make?

‘A flower crown? That was something for children.

‘How about designing a piece of clothing for him?

‘But with his birthday just around the corner, time was too tight.

Ashley pressed her lips, calculating the time in her mind. If she stayed up

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a couple of nights, she should be able to make it.

That night, Ashley sketched the design.

she bought the materials and

up two nights, dark circles appeared under her eyes. Ashley applied a facial mask while working, trying to rejuvenate

skin.

midst of this, Ashley was taken to attend a music awards ceremo by Laura.

the Most Popular Male

the Best Arrangement and

Despite his ruined career and the loss of numerous fans, he used to be a popular singer, and the organizers still invited

might decline their invitation due to

Matthew present, but he also arrived.

Matthew was

big stars in the audience couldn’t help but give them complicated and disdainful looks, remembering

Jeremy, however, faced

they could see Ashley, they could endure the

when Ashley went on

excitement, ‘Ashley is

awards have become more

ceremony ended,

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continuing to prepare the gift for Valentin.

even catch

glances, both feeling lonely.

when they would be able to speak with

Ashley’s diligent efforts, just a day before Valentin’s birthday,

returned

as his assistant, drove him..

Tom tirelessly carried down various beautifully wrapped

puzzled, “Why there are so many gifts?”

to put them. away and wiped the sweat from his forehead. “These are all from Mr. Kingsley’s friends and some people who want to befriend him. They know Mr. Kingsley never holds birthday banquets, so

and found out the reason.

gifts, Valentin probably wouldn’t bother opening

Ashley, Valentin, and Joseph had

so he cut the cake, presented the gifts, said

out his gift, saying, “Valentin, I need to wish you a happy birthday ahead of time. I won’t disturb your private

words, Ashley became

presented the gift, he chuckled meaningfully and then.

curious. “What did he give you?”

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chuckled in that way.

casually opened the gift.

saw what was inside, and his brow

stretched her neck and looked over. “What’s in there?”.

expressionlessly put away the gift and said, “Nothing.”

once again felt speechless.